Air Conditioner not working?

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KHLOW2008
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It could be a wiring or sensor fault. Retrieve the trouble code to find out more about the problem.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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DERRICK DAVIS
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How do I get the trouble code? I know on some cars you can turn the switch off and on and the check engine light will blink out the code. Is the case with this car?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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Is yours manual or automatic climate control?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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It is a manual control
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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How To Use The Self Diagnostic Function

The HVAC control unit has a self diagnostic function for the heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning system. To run the self diagnostic function, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).
2. Set the FAN CONTROL dial to OFF, the TEMPERATURE CONTROL dial on Max
Cool, and select the VENT mode.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).
4. Press and hold the RECIRCULATION CONTROL button, then within 10 seconds press
and release the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/MIRROR DEFOGGER button five times.
Release the RECIRCULATION CONTROL button? The recirculation indicator blinks two
times, then the self diagnosis begins.

1 An open in the air mix control motor circuit
2 A short in the air mix control motor circuit
3 A problem in the air mix control linkage, door, or motor circuit
4 An open in the mode control motor circuit
5 A short in the mode control motor circuit
6 A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor circuit
7 An open in the recirculation control motor circuit
8 A short in the recirculation control motor circuit
9 A problem in the recirculation control linkage, door, or motor circuit
10 An open or short in the mode control circuit
11 A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor circuit
12 A problem in the blower motor circuit
13 HVAC control unit internal error
14 An open in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit
15 A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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The vent will always blow air, whether it blows it hot or cold depending on where I've set the thermostat is completely up to the car. I've tried banging underneath the glove compartment to no avail. Usually when it does come on. It's been blinking on and off for a while, then it will come on. If I immediately try to push a button to regulate which vents I want to air to come out. It will immediately go off, but resume it's blinking on and off in a few minutes. So it is always blowing air no problem, but it is not cool air until the lights come on. The same problem is with the heater. Any ideas?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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Hi timbogeorge,

Symptom indiates a fault with the air mix door.

Is system automatic HVAC or manual HVAC?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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It is manual HVAC. What is the air mix door and how can I fix it?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Syatem is equipped with self diagnostic . Let me know thw results.

ENTERING SELF-DIAGNOSTICS

1. Turn ignition on. Turn blower switch OFF. Place recirculation control knob in recirculated air position (indicator light will come on). Press and hold recirculation control switch to fresh air position (indicator light goes off).

2. Continue to hold recirculation control switch until indicator light comes on for 2 seconds. At this point it will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to indicate the faulty component. One blink indicates air mix control motor, 2 blinks indicates mode control motor, and 3 blinks indicates evaporator temperature sensor. See
Fig. 6 . If indicator lights come on, test appropriate component.

NOTE:
Fault information is not retained in memory. In case of multiple problems, the light will indicate the DTC with the least number of blinks.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_HVACPanelAccord99ManualFig06_1.jpg



Air mix door is for changng the air flow between A/C and heater.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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ROBERT HAMAN
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The AC was blowing warm air. I tried to re charge the system and noticed the compressor and fans turned on and off.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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That can mean too much refrigerant. You cannot simply randomly add refrigerant. It requires a very specific weight of refrigerant. The only way to get the right amount is to have it entirely evacuated and recharged with the correct amount. You are going to damage the system if your do not.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:32 AM (Merged)
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Thanks for the post, KHLOW2008. The self diagnostic steps you included worked for my 2001 3.0L and I got 1 blink (air mix control motor).
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